11. MC A potassium hydroxide smear is used to determine if a client’s skin lesion is caused by a:

A.Bacteria.

B.Virus.

C.Parasite.

D.Fungus.

12. MC A client with psoriasis is being treated with topical corticosteroids. The nurse who is teaching the client about the application of the medication should explain that the correct way to apply the medication is to:

A.Continue medication even if lesions worsen, because it is only a temporary reaction.

B.Apply a thick layer of medication.

C.Avoid rubbing the medication into the skin.

D.Apply the medication in a thin layer.

13. MC Discharge planning for a client with a dermatologic disorder usually begins at the same time as diagnosis of the condition because:

A.Most skin disorders have long-term effects.

B.Treatments are very complicated.

C.Most are cared for at home.

D.Most require pain medications.

14. MC When caring for a client with toxic epidermal necrolysis disorders that are life threatening, it is essential that the plan of care be prioritized correctly. The first priority should be:

A.Effective thermoregulation.

B.Balanced fluid volume.

C.Protection of airway.

D.Pain management.

15. MC The nurse is developing plan of care for a client with necrotizing fasciitis. One of the outcomes should be to prevent worsening of the infection. An appropriate question for nurse to ask when collecting subjective data during the assessment would be:

A.Is your pain constant or intermittent?

B.Where are the lesions located?

C.Do you have edema?

D.How active are you physically?

16. MC Blepharoplasty is sometimes performed at the same time a face-lift or brow-lift is done because the client does not like the appearance of the eyes. This procedure may also be done because:

A.There is an interference with vision.

B.The client wants to remove ethnic characteristics of the eye.

C.The procedure improves the client’s ability to blink sufficiently.

D.The procedure improves the results of the face-lift or brow-lift.

17. MC A client with a skin disorder may have many physiological needs and psychological needs. The nurse should:

A.Put more emphasis on the psychological needs first.

B.Provide an open, supportive environment.

C.Address the physiological needs first.

D.Stress that the psychological needs will be resolved with treatment.

18. MC The major concern for clients with skin disorders such as hyperpigmentation of the skin is typically the:

A.Treatment.

B.Scarring.

C.Cosmetic effect.

D.Cause.

19. MC An elderly client is concerned that he has more wrinkles on the face than a friend who smokes and does not use sunscreen. The nurse should explain that ________ can also play role in loss of skin elasticity.

A.Medications

B.Genetics

C.Exposure to toxins

D.Facial structure

20. MC A client is concerned because his face appears to be getting longer. The nurse should explain that this change is:

A.Rare and needs follow up.

B.An optical illusion.

C.A normal part of aging.

D.More common in certain ethnic groups.

21. MC Darker-skinned individuals are less prone to the signs of aging because of:

A.Dermabrasion.

B.Alopecia.

C.Skin products used.

D.Melanin.